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chrism56

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/96845144/duncan-garner-captain-arderns-tax-radar-goes-awol-in-the-stardust
“But Captain Jacinda forgot to ask the next question. In an attempt to look bold, strong and different the captain fluffed it. The Captain’s Call become the Captain’s Fall. In her first big call, she failed. Jacinda became Taxinda, and she’s just learned a harsh lesson: Don’t believe the hype, heat and stardust, look at risk. And get rid of it. Ardern may have got in early enough to limit the damage. But it still raises serious questions about her judgment. Robertson doesn’t come out smelling of Botanic Garden roses either.”

Blazer

I watched some of the debate on ‘The Nation’ this morning; L Upston (Corrections minister) saying ‘Yes we have the lock up figures correct..’ (paraphrased) with over 10,400 inmates & rising; amongst the highest in world per capita (similar to our shocking illegal drug arrest stats). She said there are looking at increasing the number by 500 beds & potentially higher, perhaps building more prisons ?
It currently costs >$100k/year to keep someone in prison. She said about 12%+ are ‘recidivist drug offenders’.BUT if you add all the ‘associated offences’ (robberies, assaults etc.) im guessing it makes up a much higher percentage. In many other OECD countries they are seeing their ‘drug related’ crime stats decrease with the implementation of Drug reforms.. BUT this lot have stated ‘NO further reforms, whilst they are in power’.
Just proves that they support a regressive draconian prohibition industry, with a focus on; Arrest & prosecute, rather than Educate & health care.. ie Harm reduction.
Their strategy is a total failure & yet the persist with it.. WHY Minister, what are you not telling us ?